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NYCe MaXiMa Dec 4, 2001 07:56 PM

Attn Guru's.. need reccomendation for good headunit for around 200$..
 
I'm looking for a nice looking, quality headunit, for around 200$... +/- 20-30$. I want something with a nice face, not complicated, decent layout, still main priority is quality here. I would also consider buying used, but what do you guys reccomend?
A model, or at least a good brand?


I was looking at some Eclipse models, from reviews I've read it's very hard to see during the day.. :gotme:

any thoughts?
I have about 200$..

I appreciate any suggestions.

NYCe MaXiMa Dec 9, 2001 11:46 AM

Re: Attn Guru's.. need reccomendation for good headunit for around 200$..
 
hi! :)

maximadave Dec 9, 2001 12:26 PM

Re: Attn Guru's.. need reccomendation for good headunit for around 200$..
 

Originally posted by NYCe MaXiMa
I'm looking for a nice looking, quality headunit, for around 200$... +/- 20-30$. I want something with a nice face, not complicated, decent layout, still main priority is quality here. I would also consider buying used, but what do you guys reccomend?
A model, or at least a good brand?


I was looking at some Eclipse models, from reviews I've read it's very hard to see during the day.. :gotme:

any thoughts?
I have about 200$..

I appreciate any suggestions.

Best bang for the buck, Eclipse 54400. $229.99 retail wise, 3-year warranty, 1st year over the counter exchange, and if someone steals it out of your ride within the first year Eclipse will send you a new one! Others to consider:
Kenwood KDC516S $199.99 retail
Alpine CDE7858 $199.99 retail

www.eclipse-web.com
www.alpine1.com
www.kenwoodusa.com

Maximadave

Sprayin70 Dec 9, 2001 04:36 PM

I have the kenwood 516s and I like it. I would only really upgrade to the pioneer video dvd cd etc.

NYCe MaXiMa Dec 11, 2001 05:44 PM

Re: Re: Attn Guru's.. need reccomendation for good headunit for around 200$..
 

Originally posted by maximadave
Best bang for the buck, Eclipse 54400. $229.99 retail wise, 3-year warranty, 1st year over the counter exchange, and if someone steals it out of your ride within the first year Eclipse will send you a new one! Others to consider:
Kenwood KDC516S $199.99 retail
Alpine CDE7858 $199.99 retail

www.eclipse-web.com
www.alpine1.com
www.kenwoodusa.com

Maximadave


Dave and Sprayin, thank you!

So Eclipse, Kenwood, Alpine are "good" brands...
I haven't heard anything bad about Eclipse except for hard to read displays?
Is there anything else that is generally not that good about them? I'm looking for good SQ mostly, but paying 230$, I should expect a little more then that? or no? Just want a "better then stock BOSE" sound :)

thanks a lot.

Steve

maximadave Dec 11, 2001 07:32 PM

Re: Re: Re: Attn Guru's.. need reccomendation for good headunit for around 200$..
 

Originally posted by NYCe MaXiMa
Eclipse does have a bright display.


Dave and Sprayin, thank you!

So Eclipse, Kenwood, Alpine are "good" brands...
I haven't heard anything bad about Eclipse except for hard to read displays?
Is there anything else that is generally not that good about them? I'm looking for good SQ mostly, but paying 230$, I should expect a little more then that? or no? Just want a "better then stock BOSE" sound :)

thanks a lot.

Steve


SWEETSOUND2001 Dec 12, 2001 12:34 AM

Steve, I second the eclipse recommendation.

Anton

NYCe MaXiMa Dec 12, 2001 02:45 PM


Originally posted by SWEETSOUND2001
Steve, I second the eclipse recommendation.

Anton


you will be hearing from me VERY soon ;)

Whitemax Dec 12, 2001 04:40 PM

I noticed that Clarion wsant mentioned. Another great brand.

NYCe MaXiMa Dec 13, 2001 03:09 PM


Originally posted by Whitemax
I noticed that Clarion wsant mentioned. Another great brand.

Ok, I'll look into that as well. any particular model you would reccomend by any chance?

I'm going to be ordering this pretty soon...

Don't mean to be a PIA with all these questions, but... What are some good websites with most competitive pricing (Cheapest) on this stuff? or just car audio in general..... Because I think I have a source for my stuff, i just want to compare prices to make sure i am really getting the better deal.


thanks guys,

black019 Dec 13, 2001 04:23 PM

find the unit you want, then check ebay because you will get a much better deal there

SWEETSOUND2001 Dec 13, 2001 04:43 PM


Originally posted by black019
find the unit you want, then check ebay because you will get a much better deal there
Umm...I think he wants the unit to have a warranty.

Anton


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